La práctica exegética de Alcuino de York

Abstract

The work of Alcuin of York (730-804) is essential to understand the biblical exegesis of the Middle Ages. Following the heritage of the Fathers of the Church (almost contemporaries of him), Alcuin draws from the Scripture action principles for Christians. In his comments, the literal reading of the biblical text is accompanied by the other senses of the Scripture: the allegorical, moral and spiritual ones